About this role
Job summary
ICT - Community Healthcare
To provide clinical interventions to designated patients, both physio and occupational therapy, within scope of practice, on behalf of qualified practitioners within the multidisciplinary team. To supervise and delegate work to more junior staff within the team. To be involved in service development to include delivering training as appropriate to other members of the team.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities:
The post holder is responsible for actively participating as part of the Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) to carry out specific planned treatments/interventions within tested areas of competency which help to improve client's quality of life/functional abilities/wellbeing so enabling them to remain within their own environment, preventing admission to hospital or other residential accommodation as well as facilitating early discharge from hospital. To review treatment care plans making necessary modifications prior to reporting back to a qualified staff member. To assess for and provide equipment; assess and process requests for minor adaptations. To provide support and training to other staff within the team. To proactively monitor and review the non-qualified caseload and actively monitor patients escalating both when deteriorating and when requiring transition from the service.
Car ownership and the ability to drive is a requirement of this role as this is a community post.
About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.
We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Completion of NVQ L4 or Foundation Degree level or equivalent in health related subject Grade C or above GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths Experience of working with physically impaired people in a therapeutic environment
Desirable
Working knowledge of medical conditions commonly seen within Health Care area e.g. Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, Orthopaedic conditions, Diabetes, amputations, Multiple Sclerosis etc and how this impacts on the patient
Skills and Abilities Essential
Evidence of extended competencies especially with patients in the community Experience of working within a pressured environment Good verbal and written communication
Desirable
Experience with S1
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address Romic House
Kettering
NN16 8TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)